Horse breeds from Australia

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Not an officially recognized breed, the Waler Horse is a definite type that has made themselves renowned worldwide for their hardy nature. The name Waler was coined in India in 1846 referring to the horses of New South Wales.(more…)

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The Coffin Bay Pony is a semi-feral breed that is native to Coffin Bay, on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in Australia. Often confused with the Brumby’s, these ponies do not share their lineage & are protected by fences from them.(more…)

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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.

Origins

Donkeys have been domestic livestock in Australia since late in the 18th century when they were brought over from Calcutta. Their usefulness quickly became evident and breeding programs were set into place, drawing on the large Spanish donkeys and some American Jack Stock. However bloodlines or pedigree was not a specific priority to all breeders, so donkeys from Africa, South America and Asia made their way into the mix.

In 2005 the term Australian Teamster was coined by the EIDSA All Breeds, Inc. keeping with the original type a registry was formed and they were recognized as a breed.

There are two types of Teamsters:

Type A
No known crosses with English, Irish or Miniature donkeys & has some evidence of bloodline origins.

Type B
No known crosses with English, Irish or Miniature donkeys & without evidence of bloodline origins (physical inspection required). Also allows for crosses with America, Spanish & French animals.

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Perhaps made most famous by a scene in The Man from Snowy River during which an Australian Stock Horse & his rider plunge down the side of a mountain. This breed owes some of its quickness, toughness & adaptability to their brumby blood.(more…)

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The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses & ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.(more…)